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Coastal defences: Processes, problems and solutions
French, P.W. (2001). Coastal defences: Processes, problems and solutions. Routledge: London. ISBN 0-415-19845-3; e-ISBN 9780203187630. XVII, 366 pp. https://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9780203187630
Coastal defences: Processes, problems and solutions

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    VLIZ: Geology and Geophysics GEO.35 [103326]

Keywords
    Protection > Environmental protection > Coastal zone management > Shore protection
    Marine/Coastal

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  • French, P.W.

Abstract
    Coastal Defences aims to present the broad spectrum of methods that engineers use to protect the coastline and investigates the sorts of issues that can arise as a result. The first section of the book examines 'traditional' hard techniques, such as sea walls and groynes, whilst the second looks at the more recent trend of using techniques more sympathetic to nature. By looking at each of the main methods of coastal protection in detail, the book investigates the rationale for using each method and the consequent management issues, presenting a case for and against each of the techniques.

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